Crape Myrtle Tree
Crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica) are small trees or shrubs with showy flowers that bloom in the summer. They are known for their striking flowers and low maintenance.
Appearance
Can grow to be 15–25 ft tall and 6–15 ft wide
Has a rounded crown and multiple trunks
Has small, rounded, dark green leaves
Has exfoliating bark that is whitish-tan
Has clusters of flowers that are 6–18 in long
Has flowers in shades of white, pink, red, lavender, or purple
Growing conditions
Prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil
Can tolerate drought and grow in limited soil spaces
Needs plenty of moisture when young
Wildlife value attracts bees and provides bird habitat.
Maintenance
New growth can be pinched to increase flower number and branchiness
Lower branches are often thinned to show off the trunk form and color
Pruning can significantly reduce cold hardiness
Crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica) are small trees or shrubs with showy flowers that bloom in the summer. They are known for their striking flowers and low maintenance.
Appearance
Can grow to be 15–25 ft tall and 6–15 ft wide
Has a rounded crown and multiple trunks
Has small, rounded, dark green leaves
Has exfoliating bark that is whitish-tan
Has clusters of flowers that are 6–18 in long
Has flowers in shades of white, pink, red, lavender, or purple
Growing conditions
Prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil
Can tolerate drought and grow in limited soil spaces
Needs plenty of moisture when young
Wildlife value attracts bees and provides bird habitat.
Maintenance
New growth can be pinched to increase flower number and branchiness
Lower branches are often thinned to show off the trunk form and color
Pruning can significantly reduce cold hardiness
Crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica) are small trees or shrubs with showy flowers that bloom in the summer. They are known for their striking flowers and low maintenance.
Appearance
Can grow to be 15–25 ft tall and 6–15 ft wide
Has a rounded crown and multiple trunks
Has small, rounded, dark green leaves
Has exfoliating bark that is whitish-tan
Has clusters of flowers that are 6–18 in long
Has flowers in shades of white, pink, red, lavender, or purple
Growing conditions
Prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil
Can tolerate drought and grow in limited soil spaces
Needs plenty of moisture when young
Wildlife value attracts bees and provides bird habitat.
Maintenance
New growth can be pinched to increase flower number and branchiness
Lower branches are often thinned to show off the trunk form and color
Pruning can significantly reduce cold hardiness